--- title: "World Horse Welfare — check charity number SC038384 | CharityCompare" description: "Is World Horse Welfare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038384. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/world-horse-welfare-sc retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:07:54.572Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer World Horse Welfare is a registered charity (number SC038384) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £9,944,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about World Horse Welfare? Registered charity number SC038384 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,944,000 Website [www.worldhorsewelfare.org](http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/) ## What does World Horse Welfare do? The protection and rehabilitation of equines in the United Kingdom and Overseas ## What causes is World Horse Welfare registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for World Horse Welfare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. World Horse Welfare is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=world-horse-welfare-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is World Horse Welfare a legitimate charity? Yes. World Horse Welfare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038384) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is World Horse Welfare's charity number? World Horse Welfare's charity number is SC038384. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038384? Search SC038384 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does World Horse Welfare do? The protection and rehabilitation of equines in the United Kingdom and Overseas Does World Horse Welfare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for World Horse Welfare. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to World Horse Welfare? World Horse Welfare's website is http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038384).